Jim McGovern in ScienceDebate.org


On Immigration: Immigrants should have access to quality health care

The pandemic has shone a light on the invaluable contribution of immigrants to our health care systems. We need comprehensive reform to strengthen our immigration system and its protections for migrants and refugees. All public health matters do not care about borders, heritage, or immigration or citizenship status. We need to make sure that access to all health care systems, testing, care and preventive services are available to everyone in Massachusetts, regardless of status.
Source: ScienceDebate.org on 2020 MA-2 House race Nov 3, 2020

On Technology: Government should not use facial recognition technology

Technology such as facial recognition should not be used in governance. AI has been shown to show algorithmic bias, especially in the cases of racial and ethnic minorities. There needs to be a greater amount of research done on this technology before we allow it into our daily lives. Without clear parameters and proper data handling and security, there are serious and potentially dangerous implications for Americans' privacy.
Source: ScienceDebate.org on 2020 MA-2 House race Nov 3, 2020

On Education: Embrace STEM as a life-long learning experience

It is important that we begin at a young age, embrace STEM as a life-long learning experience, and do not leave anyone behind in today's society. The STEM sector is going to continue growing, and we need to maximize the number of Americans that have access to quality STEM education, training and employment opportunities and can take advantage of it. I am supportive of training programs that will help prepare U.S. workers for STEM jobs.
Source: ScienceDebate.org on 2020 MA-2 House race Oct 9, 2020

On Technology: Social media is a wonderful tool, but can also cause harm

Social media is a wonderful tool, but it can be used to spread dangerous information--by accident and by deliberate disinformation--that could threaten the lives of many Americans. It is important for the government to help direct the public to reliable and authoritative information sites, and to use our own social media to provide accurate and responsible information so the public is informed on how best to respond to the spread of COVID-19.
Source: ScienceDebate.org on 2020 MA-2 House race Oct 9, 2020

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